Lerwick · ZE2

EICR in ZE2 (Shetland)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Shetland, including Lerwick North and Bressay, North Isles, Shetland Central. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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ZE2 (Shetland) in a nutshell

ZE2 covers Shetland, in Shetland Islands. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for ZE2

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Shetland Islands council area

ZE2 is in Shetland Islands's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

ZE2 stretches across Lerwick North and Bressay, North Isles, Shetland Central and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'ZE2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Lerwick homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS), Lerwick: 18.9% purpose-built flats, 3.4% converted/shared
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

Scotland landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an EICR plus PAT testing of appliances you supply.
  • Alarms: interlinked smoke and heat alarms.
  • Register: with your council before letting.

More detail on the Lerwick page. Always double-check on mygov.scot.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does ZE2 cover?

ZE2 (Shetland) includes the wards of Lerwick North and Bressay, North Isles, Shetland Central, Shetland North, Shetland South, Shetland West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to ZE2?

Neighbouring districts include ZE1 (Lerwick), ZE3 (Bush), KW17 (Orkney), KW15 (Kirkwall), KW16 (Stromness) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering ZE2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in ZE2?

About 5,845 households and 14,209 residents at the 2011 Census, across 319 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is ZE2 in?

ZE2 sits in Shetland Islands (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
ZE2 1
Areas covered
Shetland 2
Active postcodes
319 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,845 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,209 2
Electoral wards
Lerwick North and Bressay, North Isles, Shetland Central, Shetland North, Shetland South, Shetland West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Orkney and Shetland 4
Local authority
Shetland Islands 4
Households privately renting (Lerwick locality)
8.4% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. Scotland's Census 2022 (NRS)

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.